University of Wisconsin Stout - Menomonie, WI
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) is seeking a dynamic, creative, collaborative, entrepreneurial leader to join our team as an Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Human Sciences (CAHS)/Director of the School of Education (SOE). UW-Stout has a longstanding history of preparing educators and is a renowned leader in applied learning and career and technical education. The teacher shortage, coupled with dynamic changes in licensure requirements, provides an opportunity for innovative approaches to increase the educator pipeline. Our next Associate Dean/School of Education Director will guide this important work via partnerships across the education ecosystem which includes K-12, two-year technical colleges, the Universities of Wisconsin, business, industry, community, and professional organizations.
Responsibilities
- Provide creative leadership in the development and/or continuous improvement of program initiatives to increase the educator pipeline
- Enhance UW-Stout's cross-disciplinary collaborations in support of education initiatives
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the College's and School's strategic plans and priorities
- Assist in coordinating opportunities with stakeholders including faculty, staff, Program Directors, and the community
- Provide leadership on behalf of UW-Stout on the Universities of Wisconsin Education Deans and Directors group
- Provide leadership and assistance for the College and School's academic programs, including enrollment management and curriculum development
- Serve as liaison with DPI licensure division including monthly meetings and accreditation reports
- Serve as assessment coordinator and manage the educator preparation program assessment system
- Facilitate departmental, School-wide and/or College-wide conversations about accreditation-related topics
- Leverage UW-Stout's polytechnic advantage to promote cross-disciplinary collaborations and outreach
- Supervise staff and students as assigned
- Spearhead facility planning and manage college facilities in collaboration with the dean and other stakeholders
Requirements
- Terminal degree by employment start date
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders
Nice-to-haves
- Terminal degree in education or a closely related field
- K-12 licensure experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the challenges of a rapidly changing higher education environment
- Strong record of teaching, research, scholarship, service, and professional development
- Leadership experience related to accreditation and/or grants
- Experience in establishing partnerships between business/industry and educational institutions
- Experience in fundraising
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan
- Excellent benefits package including family-friendly workplace recognition
